Los Altenos Menu
Welcome to Los Altenos, a hidden gem located at 6736 Kennedy Ave, Hammond, IN. This charming eatery specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine that delights the palate with its vibrant flavors. The menu features a variety of mouthwatering options, from cheese quesadillas to hearty chilaquiles, all crafted with care using fresh ingredients.
Highlights include:
- Quesadillas Solo De Queso - Three grilled tortillas bursting with melted cheese, served alongside a refreshing salad, rice, and beans for just $10.50.
- Papas A La Mexicana - A scrumptious blend of fried potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños, accompanied by warm tortillas and traditional sides for $8.25.
- Pico De Gallo - A flavorful fresh salsa served with in-house tortilla chips that elevates every dish.
With its friendly service and expertly seasoned dishes, Los Altenos earns rave reviews from customers who appreciate both the quality and authenticity of their meals. A must-visit for any Mexican food lover!
Menú Diario / All Day - Desayunos / Breakfast
Huevos A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Eggs
Huevos revueltos con tomate, cebolla y jalapeños. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles. / Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Huevos Rancheros / Farm-Style Eggs
Huevos estrellados volteados con salsa Ranchera de tomate. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Over-easy eggs with tomato salsa. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Huevos Con / Eggs With
Huevos hechos al gusto con jamón, tocino, papas, chorizo o nopales*. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles. *Los huevos con nopales son servidos con tortillas, frijoles, y papas fritas. /Eggs cooked to your liking with ham, bacon, potatoes, Mexican sausage or cactus pads*. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans except for the cactus dish. The eggs with cactus pads is served with tortillas, refried beans and fried potatoes.
Chilaquiles Rojos O Verdes / Red Or Green Chilaquiles
Huevos revueltos con trozos de tortilla fritos en salsa de tomate roja o tomatillo verde. Servido con ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Scrambled eggs with fried tortilla strips in red tomato or green tomatillo salsa. Served with a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Chicharrón Con Salsa Roja O Verde / Fried Pork Rinds With Red Or Green Salsa
Chicharrón cocinado en salsa roja de tomate o salsa verde de tomatillo. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles. /Fried pork rinds cooked in red tomato salsa or green tomatillo salsa. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Papas A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Potatoes
Papas fritas con tomate, cebolla y jalapeños asados. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Fried potatoes with grilled tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Flautas De Pollo (2) / Chicken Flautas (2)
Dos flautas de pollo servidas con ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Two fried rolled tortillas with a chicken filling. Served with a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Chile Relleno (1) / Cheese-Stuffed Poblano Pepper (1)
Un chile relleno con salsa Ranchera, servido con arroz y frijoles./ One cheese-stuffed Poblano pepper, coated in whipped eggs and fried. Topped with farm-style tomato salsa and served with rice and refried beans.
Tacos (2)
Dos tacos servidos con arroz y frijoles./ Two soft shell tacos served rice and refried beans.
Tacos Duros (2) / Hard Shell Tacos (2)
Dos tacos duros servidos con arroz y frijoles./ Two hard shell tacos served with rice and refried beans.
Enchiladas (2)
Dos enchiladas con queso fresco arriba, servidas con ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Two tortillas dipped in red mole and rolled with a filling of your choice and topped with fresh-style cheese. Served with a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Tostadas (2)
Dos tostadas servidas con arroz y frijoles./ Two tostadas served with rice and refried beans.
Sopes (2)
Dos sopes servidos con arroz y frijoles./ Two corn masa bases with your choice of protein served with rice and refried beans.
Gorditas (2)
Dos gorditas servidas con arroz y frijoles./ Two corn masa pockets stuffed with your choice of protein served with rice and refried beans.
Menú Diario / All Day - Almuerzos / Lunch
Menú Diario / All Day - Caldos / Soups
Caldo De Res / Beef Soup
Caldo de Res servido con tortillas, arroz, y verdura (cebolla, cilantro, y limon) al lado./ Beef soup served with tortillas, rice and greens (onion, cilantro and lime) on the side.
Caldo De Pollo / Chicken Soup
Caldo de Pollo servido con tortillas, arroz, y verdura (cebolla, cilantro, y limon) al lado./ Chicken soup served with tortillas, rice and greens (onion, cilantro and lime) on the side.
Menudo / Tripe Soup
Menudo servido con tortillas y verdura (cebolla, cilantro, y limon), oregano y chile de arbol molido al lado./ Tripe soup served with tortillas and greens (onion, cilantro and lime), dried oregano and spicy red pepper flakes on the side.
Pozole / Pork And Hominy Soup
Pozole servido con tortillas y verdura (repollo, tomate, y cebolla) a lado. / Pork and hominy soup served with tortillas and greens (cabbage, tomato, and onion) on the side.
Quesadilla Solo De Queso (1) / Cheese Only Quesadilla (1)
Quesadilla de queso servida con lechuga, tomate y cebolla a lado./ A grilled tortilla with melted cheese served with lettuce, tomato and onion on the side.
Quesadillas Solo De Queso Comida (3) / Cheese Only Quesadillas Dinner (3)
Tres quesadillas de queso servidas con ensalada, arroz y frijoles. / Three grilled tortillas with melted cheese served with a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Quesadilla Con Carne (1) / Quesadilla With Meat (1)
Quesadilla con carne servida con lechuga, tomate, y cebolla al lado / A grilled tortilla with melted cheese and meat of your choice, served with lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
Quesadillas Con Carne Comida (3) / Quesadillas With Meat Dinner (3)
Tres quesadillas con carne servidas con ensalada, arroz y frijoles. / Three tortillas with melted cheese and meat served with a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Taco De Tortilla Dura O Suave (1) / Soft Or Hard Shell Taco (1)
Taco de tortilla de maíz, harina, o tortilla dura con carne. / Soft or hard shell taco with meat.
Tacos De Tortilla Dura O Suave Comida (3) / Soft Or Hard Shell Taco Dinner (3)
Tres tacos de tortilla de maíz, harina, o tortilla dura con carne. Servidos con ensalada, arroz y frijoles. / Three soft or hard shell tacos with meat served with a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Tostada (1)
Tostada con carne. / Fried flat tortilla with meat.
Tostadas Comida (3) / Tostadas Dinner (3)
Tres tostadas con carne servidas con arroz y frijoles. / Three fried flat tortillas with meat served with rice and refried beans.
Sope (1)
Sope con carne. / A corn masa base with meat.
Sopes Comida (3) / Sopes Dinner (3)
Tres sopes con carne servidos con arroz y frijoles. / Three corn masa bases with meat served with rice and refried beans.
Gordita (1)
Gordita con carne. / Corn masa pocket stuffed with meat.
Gorditas Comida (3) / Gorditas Dinner (3)
Tres gorditas con carne servidas con arroz y frijoles. / Three corn masa pockets stuffed with meat, served with rice and refried beans.
Burrito (1)
Burrito grande de tortilla de harina con carne y rellenos deseados. Opción de hacerlo Suizo con queso arriba./ Large flour tortilla filled with meat and other desired fillings. Option to top with cheese Suizo-style.
Burrito Comida (1) / Burrito Dinner (1)
Burrito grande de tortilla de harina con carne y rellenos deseados. Opción de hacerlo Suizo con queso arriba. Servido con arroz y frijoles./ Large flour tortilla filled with meat and other desired fillings. Option to top with cheese Suizo-style. Served with rice and refried beans. En la foto es el Suizo / The Suizo option is pictured.
Torta (1)
Torta con carne y rellenos deseados. / Sandwich with protein and fillings of your choice.
Torta Comida (1) / Torta Dinner (1)
Torta con carne y rellenos deseados, servido con arroz y frijoles. / Sandwich with protein and fillings of your choice, served with rice and refried beans.
Nachos
Chips de tortilla fritas hechas en casa con frijoles y queso fundido, servido con lechuga y tomate a lado. / Fried tortilla chips made in-house topped with beans and melted cheese, served with lettuce and tomato on the side.
Nachos Con Carne / Nachos With Meat
Chips de tortilla fritas hechas en casa con carne, frijoles y queso fundido, servido con lechuga y tomate a lado. / Fried tortilla chips made in-house topped with meat, beans and melted cheese, served with lettuce and tomato on the side.
Chile Relleno / Cheese-Stuffed Poblano Pepper (1)
Un chile relleno con salsa Ranchera./ One cheese-stuffed Poblano pepper, coated in whipped eggs and fried. Topped with farm-style tomato salsa.
Menú Diario / All Day - Antojitos / Specials
Menú Diario / All Day - Comidas / Dinners
Carne Asada / Grilled Skirt Steak
Carne asada servida con tortillas, ensalada, arroz, frijoles y cebollitas fritas./ Grilled skirt steak served with tortillas, a small salad, rice, refried beans, and fried spring onions.
Carne A La Tampiqueña / Tampiqueña Style Steak
Carne asada con una enchilada de mole rellena de queso, servida con tortillas, ensalada, arroz, y frijoles./ Grilled skirt steak and a cheese mole enchilada served with tortillas, a small salad, rice, and refried beans.
Carne A La Mexicana / Mexican-Style Steak
Bistec a la plancha con cebolla, tomate y jalapeños. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Steak grilled with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Birria En Consomé / Beef Stew
Minimum 15 minute preparation time. Birria de res en consume servido con tortillas, arroz, y verdura (cebolla, cilantro, y limon) al lado./ Beef stew in its juices served with tortillas, rice and greens (onion, cilantro and lime) on the side.
Birria Con Arroz Y Frijoles / Birria With Rice And Beans
Minimum 15 minute preparation time. Birria con arroz y frijoles. Servida con tortillas, arroz, y verdura (cebolla, cilantro, y limon) al lado. / Birria dinner served with rice and beans. Served with tortillas, rice and greens (onion, cilantro and lime) on the side.
Lengua En Salsa Roja / Beef Tongue In Tomato Salsa
Lengua en salsa roja servida con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Beef tongue in red tomato salsa served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Tacos De Lengua / Beef Tongue Taco Dinner
Tres tacos de lengua servidos con arroz y frijoles./ Three beef tongue tacos served with rice and refried beans.
Milanesa De Res / Breaded Steak
Milanesa de res servida con tortillas, ensalada, arroz, frijoles, y papitas fritas./ Breaded skirt steak served with tortillas, a small salad, rice, refried beans and french fries.
Milanesa De Pollo / Breaded Chicken Breast
Milanesa de pollo servida con tortillas, ensalada, arroz, frijoles, y papitas fritas./ Breaded chicken breast served with tortillas, a small salad, rice, refried beans and french fries.
Fajitas De Res / Beef Fajitas
Tiras de bistec a la plancha con cebolla, pimiento y tomate. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Grilled steak strips with onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Fajitas De Pollo / Chicken Fajitas
Tiras de pollo a la plancha con cebolla, pimiento y tomate. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Grilled chicken strips with onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Pollo A La Plancha, Platillo O Ensalada / Grilled Chicken, Served As A Dish Or Salad
Pollo a la plancha. El platillo se sirve con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles. La ensalada se sirve con aderezo, tortillas, arroz y frijoles./ Grilled chicken breast. The dish is served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans. The salad is served with your choice of dressing, tortillas, rice and refried beans.
Flautas De Pollo / Deep Fried Rolled Chicken Flautas
Tres flautas de pollo servidas con ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Three deep fried rolled tortillas with chicken filling served with a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Mole De Pollo Con Arroz / Chicken Mole With Rice
Pollo en mole servido con arroz, tortillas, ensalada, y frijoles./ Chicken in spicy mole sauce served with rice, tortillas, a small salad, and refried beans.
Guisado De Puerco / Braised Pork
Guisado de puerco con salsa de tomate. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Braised pork with spicy tomato salsa. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Costillas En Salsa Verde / Pork Rib Tips In Tomatillo Salsa
Costillas en salsa verde de tomatillo. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz, frijoles y verdura (cebolla, cilantro, y limon) al lado./ Pork rib tips in green tomatillo salsa. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice, refried beans and greens (onion, cilantro and lime) on the side.
Chiles Rellenos Comida (2)/ Cheese-Stuffed Poblano Peppers Dinner (2)
Dos chiles rellenos con salsa Ranchera. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Two cheese-stuffed poblano peppers, dipped in whipped eggs and fried. Topped with farm-style tomato salsa. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Enchiladas De Queso, Pollo, O Puerco / Cheese, Chicken Or Pork Enchiladas
Tres enchiladas de rellenas con queso, pollo o puerco con queso fresco arriba. Servidas con ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Sauce smothered tortillas filled with cheese, chicken, or pork topped with fresh-style cheese. Served with a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Enchiladas De Res/ Steak Enchiladas
Tres enchiladas rellenas con carne de res con queso fresco arriba. Servidas con ensalada, arroz y frijoles./ Sauce smothered tortillas filled with steak topped with fresh-style cheese. Served with a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Cóctel De Camarón / Shrimp Cocktail
Cóctel de camarón servido con galletas saladas y limon. / Shrimp cocktail served with saltines and lime.
Camarones Empanizados / Breaded Shrimp
Camarones empanizados servidos con ensalada, arroz y papas fritas. / Breaded shrimp served with a small salad, rice and French fries.
Camarones A La Mariposa / Butterflied Shrimp
Camarones a la mariposa en salsa de mantequilla, ajo y jugos cítricos. Servido con ensalada, arroz y papas fritas. / Butterflied shrimp in citrus garlic butter. Served with a small salad, rice, and French fries.
Caldo De Camarón / Shrimp Soup
Minimum 15 minute preparation time. Caldo de camarón servido con servido con tortillas y verdura (cebolla, cilantro, y limon) al lado. / Shrimp soup served with tortillas and greens (onion, cilantro and lime) on the side.
Fajitas De Camarón / Shrimp Fajitas
Camarones a la plancha con cebollas, pimientos y tomates. Servido con tortillas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles. / Grilled shrimp with onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Served with tortillas, a small salad, rice and refried beans.
Menú Diario / All Day - Mariscos / Seafood
Menú Diario / All Day - Platillos para Niños / Kid's Meals
Mini Burrito, Gordita, Quesadilla, Flauta, Taco, O Sope
Elija entre mini burrito, gordita, quesadilla, flauta de pollo*, o taco. Servido con arroz y frijoles o papas fritas. / Choose between the above options, and choose a protein. Served with rice and beans or French fries. *Las flautas solo son de pollo. Flautas only come with chicken filling.
Hamburguesa Con Papas Fritas / Hamburger With French Fries
A hamburger accompanied by french fries, typically served with lettuce, tomato, onions, and a selection of condiments such as ketchup and mayonnaise.
Fried Chicken Tenders With Fries
Dos piezas de pollo empanizados con papitas a lado. / Two pieces of fried chicken tenders with a side of fries.
Salsa
Salsa roja o verde en tres tamaños - pequeño 4oz, mediano 16oz o grande 32oz. / Red salsa or green salsa in three sizes - small 4oz, medium 16oz, and large 32oz.
Chips & Salsa Roja / Red Salsa
Orden de chips de tortillas hechas frescas y 4 oz de salsa roja. / Order of tortillas chips made in-house daily with 4 oz of red salsa.
Guacamole
Orden de guacamole hecha al momento con aguacate, tomate, cebolla, y cilantro. Servido con chips hechas en casa. / Guacamole made to order with avocado, tomato, onion, and cilantro. Served with tortilla chips made in-house.
Pico De Gallo/ Pico De Gallo Style Salsa
Pico de Gallo hecho al momento con tomate, cebolla, cilantro y chile jalapeño. Servido con chips hechas en casa. / Pico de Gallo salsa made fresh to order with tomato, cebolla, cilantro and spicy jalapeño peppers . Served with tortilla chips made in-house.
Arroz O Frijoles / Rice Or Beans
Orden de arroz o frijoles. / Side order of rice or beans.
Papas Fritas / French Fries
Orden de papas fritas. / Order of French fries
Crema / Sour Cream
4 oz
Aguacate / Avocado
Avocado, available in small or large sizes as a side order.
Cebollas Fritas / Fried Spring Onions
Fried spring onions, typically includes a light batter and served as a crispy accompaniment.
Jalapeños
4 oz
Dos Huevos / Two Eggs
Dos huevos hechos al gusto. Favor de indicar como los quiere preparados. / Two eggs made to order. Please add how you would like them prepared in the notes.
Nopales / Cactus
Nopales a la plancha con tomate y cebolla. / Grilled cactus pads with tomato and onion.
Menú Diario / All Day - Órdenes Extras / Sides
Menú Diario / All Day - Bebidas / Beverages
Café / Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee, available as regular or to-go.
Chocolate Caliente / Hot Chocolate
Chocolate caliente hecho de leche y tablilla de chocolate. / Hot chocolate made with milk and Mexican-style chocolate tablets.
Leche / Milk
Smooth and creamy dairy delight.
Aguas Frescas / Flavored Water
Aguas frescas de Horchata o Jamaica. / Fresh flavored waters made in-house, Rice or Hibiscus flavor.
Jugo De Naranja / Orange Juice
Citrusy refreshment in every sip.
Sodas / Fountain Soda
Sodas de machina. / Fountain sodas.
Sodas Mexicanas / Mexican Sodas
Sodas Mexicanas in botes de vidrio o plastico. / Mexican sodas in glass or plastic containers.
Coca-Cola Mexicana / Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Sodas De Lata - Canned Sodas
Canned soda choices including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Sprite.
Flan / Custard
Smooth, creamy custard topped with a rich caramel sauce.
Arroz Con Leche / Rice Pudding
Creamy rice pudding. A touch of sweetness to satisfy your cravings.
Churro
Crisp golden-brown fried dough stick, dusted with cinnamon sugar